Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! NOTE: This 47-mile-long tour covers the essentials of the Great Smoky Mountains in 5-6 hours.

Explore the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and discover why it’s the most visited National Park in the country. Buckle up and prepare for a deep dive into the most famous stretch of the Appalachians. Enjoy a flexible route that allows you to take all the time you need to admire the timeless wonders of the mountains.

Drive through the scenic mountains and hear all about parts of Cherokee history, like the ancient Cherokee monarchy and the revolutionaries who fought against it.

Get detailed accounts of Cherokee ancestral legends, from the great buzzard who shaped the Smoky Mountains from clay to the witch whose droplets of blood bloom into stalks of corn.

Experience animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms.

Be pointed toward some of the most awe-inspiring sights in the park. Gaze at the majestic Rainbow Falls, the breathtaking 360-degree views atop Clingmans Dome, and hear about the deep-rooted history of the Elys Mill.

Learn about the complex flora and fauna which call the mountains home. Get to know the creatures of Cades Cove and learn how wildfires form an integral part of the vast and interconnected ecosystem.

As you drive, audio stories will automatically pop up and start playing, allowing you to keep your attention on the natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains.

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Points of Interest along the Great Smoky Mountains National Park:

• Oconaluftee Visitor Centre
• Mingus Mill and Trail
• Beech Flats Quiet Walkway
• Webb View
• Clingmans Dome Tower
• Newfound Gap
• Rockefeller Memorial
• Morton Overlook
• Morton Tunnel
• Alum Cave
• Chimney Tops Overlook
• Cade Coves
• Balsom Point Quiet Walkway
• Carlos Campbell Overlook
• Sugarlands Valley Trail
• Sugarlands Visitor Centre
• Cataract Falls
• Ripley's Believe It or Not!
• Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
• Ogle Place
• Rainbow Falls
• Grotto Falls
• Place of a Thousand Drips
• Baskin Creek Falls
• Ephraim Bales Cabin
• Reagan Tub Mill and Cabin
• Elys Mill
• Gatlinburg

Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

• This is a flexible and self-led tour that uses location-sensing technology as you drive.
• The tour features in-depth audio narration that plays as you drive.
• You can purchase just one tour for the entire car and use it as many times as you wish.
• The audio tour is valid for one year after download, and you can use it as often as you want within that time.
• Once downloaded, the tour works completely offline, and you can tour your way by choosing when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind.
• If you need any help, you can always reach out to a real person via call, chat, or email.

You're purchasing a self-guided tour, not an entrance ticket. It begins at 1151 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA. Be sure to check your email before you begin to download the Action Tour Guide app. Then, enter your unique password into the app and access your tour. These steps require strong wifi/signal. Once at the starting point at 1151 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA, the tour audio will automatically begin. Follow the audio instructions and the route. Have questions? Visit Action Tour Guide’s Help page: https://actiontourguide.com/faq/

• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Easy-to-use app: download the Action Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Unique password: access your tour on the Action Tour Guide App

What's not included

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
• Food/Drinks

• Embark on a self-guided journey with the Action Tour Guide app, serving as your comprehensive guide, audio narrator, and map in one convenient package.
• Secure a vehicle prior to the tour. A single purchase is sufficient for the entire vehicle, not requiring individual bookings per passenger.
• Post-booking, expect an email containing the Action Tour Guide app download link and a unique password to unlock your exclusive tour access.
• Experience a tour crafted by local experts, brought to life through the storytelling of creative writers and the voice of professional narrators.
• Engage with animated videos at numerous stops, offering visual insights into unseen aspects, from historical scenes to hidden interiors.
• Your purchased tour remains valid for one year from the booking date, offering flexibility should your travel plans evolve—no need for booking adjustments within this period.

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